Travel
Thank you very much for considering traveling to join us.
We also know traveling may be not feasible, so we understand if you cannot join us. We will look forward to seeing you another time!
If you plan to travel, please see important guidance and travel tips below.
Option 1: Private transfer or taxi
Option 2: Bus + Train
The cheaper, if also longer option is to take a bus and a train.
You will see Barcelona's central plaza and enjoy a scenic train ride along the Mediterranean coast.
~ 2.5 hours
< €30
1. Airport to Barcelona
Exit baggage claim and follow signs for buses and Aerobús.
Take the Aerobús
to Barcelona's
Plaça Catalunya.
You can buy the tickets once you arrive at the airport.
30 minutes
~ €8 one way
~ €13 round trip
2. Barcelona to Blanes station
Go below Plaça Catalunya to get Rodalies train tickets for Blanes.
For the Blanes stop, take either:
R1 toward Maçanet-Massanes
or
RG1 toward Figueres / Portbou
Use the machines or ask at a window.
90 minutes
~ €8 one way
3. Blanes station to Hotel
Let us know when you plan to arrive in Blanes, we would love to pick you up!
You can also take a taxi or the local bus L4 to Hotel Horitzó.
There is a large hill between the station and the city center, so we do NOT recommend walking.
Let us know! Free
Taxi: ~ 10 minutes, ~ €10
Bus (L4): ~ 20 minutes, ~ €3
Tips for Travel
1.
Traveling to Blanes
Get a window seat on the train so you can see the sea!
(It is the right side of the train in the direction of travel)
2.
Opening and closing hours
In general...
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Lunch starts around 1pm and dinner starts at 8pm.
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Some restaurants, especially in Barcelona, will open all day.
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Many stores, shops, and pharmacies, especially in Blanes, close at 2pm and reopen at 5pm
3.
Tipping
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Tipping is appreciated, but not to like in the United States.
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Local residents may tip between €1 and €2 in cash.
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Tourist spots, especially in Barcelona, may trick visitors to tip between 5% and 20%, but you don't need to tip this much.
4.
Exchange rates on credit cards
When you pay by credit card, ALWAYS pay in EURO (€) the local currency.
Your credit card will have its own (often better) exchange rate.
5.
Mobile data
You can easily buy a physical SIM card at a third-party convenience store or mobile phone/electronics store.
(Here is one example by Plaça Catalunya. There are many similar stores by different names. In July 2025, 300GB of data was €10.)
6.
Adapters
Electrical outlets in Catalunya are Type F "Schuko" and Type C "Europlug" just like the icon or also found here.
You can easily get adapters online or when you arrive.
7.
Emergency #
In case of an emergency, call 112.
